Through his photography, Robert Gillis shares his love of New England, particularly Boston, where he grew up, and New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine. Photographs are available for purchase as prints perfect for framing, and may be licensed for multimedia presentation, web site, book cover, calendars, graphic design, and more.

Boston – Government Center and Tea Kettle

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Descriptions: Government Center, Boston: The kettle was an old sign for the Oriental Tea Company, and hung in a variety of locations before arriving at the Court Street Starbucks. It became a tourist attraction after an 1875 contest to guess the kettle’s capacity—227 gallons, two quarts, one pint, and three gills, which is etched on the side of the landmark. The kettle is also iconic for spilling out steam, accurately resembling a giant pot of hot tea.